Apple's iPad delayed, comes to Canada late April

Apple  announced that its iPad tablet will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April. This confirms reports that supply of the much anticipated iPad has fallen short of expectations.

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National Gallery of Canada visitors able to flip through fragile art books thanks to HP TouchSmart technology

HP's TouchSmart technology helps us interact with rare documents and art like never before

 Visitors of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa will be able to browse and appreciate rare historical art books that are too fragile to touch, as a result of a new collaboration between the National Gallery of Canada and HP Canada.

Thanks to interactive HP TouchSmart technology, viewers will be able to “flip through” electronic versions of the books on a widescreen display with a multi-touch enabled screen, while the original works remain safely protected in a display case. The NGC is the first major cultural institution in Canada to partner with HP to make art more accessible through interactive displays. 

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iPad Video Walkthrough

Apple iPad: iLounge.com's Complete Interface Walkthrough (720p HD) from iLounge on Vimeo.

The above video is from iLounge.com who put the iPad through its paces. The interface is fast, apps are responsive and the software keyboard seems to be very workable. We're pretty impressed by how smoothly Google Maps renders. The eBook reading function is also well designed and intuitive and there are just so many small touches that make this device so impressive.

Defining the iPad Ecosystem

 By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Apple iPad will hit stores in about two months, which means that developers, accessory manufacturers and clever entrepreneurs will be clamouring to release new products that complement and enhance the tablet's features and functionality. There's money to be made in the iPad ecosystem and as creative manufacturers with good products are on a cusp of a gold rush.

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